Delhi Lt.Governor finalises Games traffic plan

Delhi Lt. Governor Tejendra Khanna Thursday held a meeting with officials from the Delhi government, police and the Commonwealth Games organising committee to finalise traffic and transport plans for the mega-event.

The discussions focused on plans for transportation, entry and exit of visitors, athletes, media, performing artists besides parking of vehicles during the Games scheduled October 3-14.

A presentation was also made on ‘Transportation sub-plans for the opening day’ and ‘Lane reservations for Commonwealth Games traffic’, prepared by the event’s special advisor R. Narayanswamy.

“The issue of lane reservation on roads for accredited vehicles during the Games was finalised and accordingly approval for the painting of the reserved lane was given by the lt. governor,” a Raj Bhavan official said.

The meeting was attended among others by organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi and Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta.